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Fresh Zucchini Noodles with Garlic Shrimp Scampi

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A quick and easy 20-minute dinner featuring fresh zucchini noodles tossed in a garlicky, buttery shrimp scampi sauce. This light, low-carb dish is perfect for a satisfying yet healthy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium-sized fresh zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry zucchinis. Spiralize into medium-thin noodles. Place noodles in a colander, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  2. Peel and devein shrimp if not prepped. Mince garlic and chop parsley. Slice lemon in half for juice and garnish.
  3. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes on one side until pink, then flip and add garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until shrimp are cooked and garlic is fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and lemon juice to the pan. Stir and let sauce bubble gently for 30 seconds.
  5. Pat zucchini noodles dry with paper towels. Add noodles to skillet and toss gently with shrimp and sauce for 1-2 minutes to warm without sogginess. Noodles should remain slightly crunchy.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or more lemon juice if needed. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish.
  7. Serve immediately while warm and vibrant.

Notes

Do not overcook zucchini noodles to avoid sogginess; toss them briefly in the sauce just to warm. Salting and draining noodles before cooking helps remove excess moisture. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter. Shrimp should be cooked on medium-high heat to avoid steaming.

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